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[quote name='farmer61' post='379283' date='Jan 13 2009, 04:36 PM']My band want to get into more corporate / private functions and feel we may need the "services" of a booking agent. Does anyone have any recommendations of reputable agents who cover the South / South West of the UK. Armed Services functions seem of particular interest to us. Thx[/quote] To be honest mate I wouldn't bother as I've tried this previously and it's a waste of time..... your much better booking yourselves

Or if you don't want to import..... speak to EMS in Southend as they are the UK spares supplier - 01702 613172

I have one that just sits in one of the racks in my studio..... should really play with it I guess

[quote name='Bassmanc' post='379039' date='Jan 13 2009, 02:09 PM']I need to buy some spares for my Trace Elliot Preamp. Can anyone give me the correct contact details for them? Many thanks.[/quote] there you go TRACE ELLIOT Great Folds Road Oakley Hay Corby NN18 9ET Northamptonshire Phone: 01536 424740 Fax: 01536 747222 e-mail: [email protected]

She has an interesting technique as well.... mainly just two fingers...

We sometimes do 'Pamela' by Toto but it's not really a song very many people are aware of... great for the guys in the band though

I'm not a massive solo bass fan but this really grooves - [url="http://<object%20width="425"%20height="344"><param%20name="movie"%20value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wK03pYCLJho&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param%20name="allowFullScreen"%20value="true"></param><param%20name="allowscriptaccess"%20value="always"></param><embed%20src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wK03pYCLJho&hl=en&fs=1"%20type="application/x-shockwave-flash"%20allowscriptaccess="always"%20allowfullscreen="true"%20width="425"%20height="344"></embed></object>"]TAl[/url] [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wK03pYCLJho"]Tal[/url]

First bass was : Ibanez Musician same as this one - From : Monkey Biz, Romford It cost : £249.00 Which today is :605

you could try someone like these guys - [url="http://www.panicmusic.co.uk/"]http://www.panicmusic.co.uk/[/url]

[quote name='Balcro' post='377776' date='Jan 12 2009, 03:07 PM']First of all, as your friendly neighbourhood Environmental Health Officer, I think this petition is cracked. It's probably part of a publicity campaign to oppose any noise control in entertainment venues, but it looks misguided. I think "Stylon Pilson" and " bumnote" (Jan 9th 3.28pm) are heading in the right direction. All sort of issues here: 70dB as a limit is patently ridiculous. Take no notice. Even a loud short-term "special effect" in a film at your local cinema (modern one with Dolby sound system) will hit 93dBa. I know, I've measured it. The Noise at Work Act 2005 was updated (2008) to take account of a reduced "action levels". The pressure for the reduction from 90dB down to 85dBa came from the EU. If the Health & Safety law refers to 85dBa as an "action level" why would someone suggest a limit of 70! The article on the BBC web-site as linked by "bremen" is not sensationalist. It states that the law (NAW Act 2008) is already in force and the levels quoted in the small box are fairly accurate. As several posters have said, the purpose of the Act is to protect the H&S of the staff in the venue. Not solve a noise problem for musicians or nearby residents (although you could use it a roundabout way to achieve the same ends). The "action level" doesn't mean that the noise should be turned off. Thank you "BeLow" (Jan10th) excellent information. Noise limiters. Most of you have obviously suffered from old cut-off noise level devices. 20 years ago that's all we had to work with. Anyone remember the Electronic Orange. These things are obsolete. The modern stuff incorporates a level setting with a headroom control. More of a noise compressor/squasher. [u]They don't cut off[/u], just trim off the peaks above the headroom threshold. Far better for control and far better for equipment. Take a look at the Formula Sound Sentry Mk11 and the AVC2 at - www.formulasound.co.uk/nc-overview.php Castle Acoustics probably do something similar. I've e-mailed my local Licensing manager to see if I can get any up to date info. If and when I get a reply I'll let you know. Balcro.[/quote] I'll think you'll find that the power cut limiters are still very much in place.... the one's you mention are predominantly for Sound systems that have already been installed into a venue or house systems..... I don't think they've invented a system that can actually trim the peaks off you bass cab or snare drum.... yet anyhow. The venues that I visit that have these in are checked regularly, especially in the more prestigious houses. Also they are replaced fairly often.

Please leave FB below ta Jay

+ 1 for the above.... we are all learning.... just some of us are further advanced than others.... nothing wrong with just starting out!!

Very useful.... I'm looking for a few decent vintage drum loops at the mo.... keep it up!!

Yep last one went for £800.... not good basses unfortunately.... there were lots of problems getting them onto the market.... the coloring was never fluent due to being refinished in various locations... including Iceni and Simms.... I remember trying a few different ones that came off production... nothing that special

^_^ ..... how you getting on with the SX by the way?

Mmmm... I was looking at that...... may need to sell a kidney though....

[quote name='bremen' post='375079' date='Jan 9 2009, 01:37 PM']Where did you hear it? I'd like to read some more from the horse's mouth[/quote] I'll dig out the links and post them laters.... They are trying to get this passed by government at present... as you can imagine.... it's going to cause problems

No this is completely true..... I'm getting a blog done about it for my bands website and the fact that we will not be held responsible for gigs where these things are fitted.

How long are the samples?"?

+ 1 on the above.... I would go and make them an offer.... They can only say no...

[quote name='BassQueen' post='373243' date='Jan 7 2009, 04:58 PM']Hi all, New to this forum. I played my first double bass as a young girl aged 14-15 years old whilst at school, as it was the only instrument left. Afetr switching to electric, for some years now I have always lusted after a double bass, but lack of funds etc.. could flog my pre 80's stingray but hey would you?? I won a bass on ebay paid £427 for it. Its about 10 years old comes from romania somewhere and was sold to me by the guy who use to play it in various jazz bands, so it has a great tone and is set up nicely. So, i consider myself very fortunate indeed. As I vaguely remember what I was taught back in the murky depths of time I bought a teaching dvd to re-aquaint myself with what seems to be like an old dear friend, and now I'm loving it. I'm building it up day by day as I forgot the stamina and strength required to play, compared to leccies!! (unless its just me getting older!!) So, onwards and upwards ! Point being, I did not have to pay a fortune to play around with a double bass and this suits my needs for now. I can always upgrade if I outgrow and if i get some money!! Bassqueen. :wub:[/quote] Can you play 'Moondance' bu Van Morrison yet? I'm kidding, I'm kidding!!!!

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